Enjoy in Adeje

CLIMATE

As a result of its unique location, situated in the south-east of the island of Tenerife, Costa Adeje enjoys more than 3,000 hours of sunlight and more than 300 days of sun a year.

With average temperatures of 27ºC in summer and 23ºC in winter, with the trade winds acting as a natural fan maintaining constant levels, Adeje is the preferred holiday destination in Europe.

In addition Adeje also boasts a fantastic mix of micro-climates given that by simply travelling a few kilometres visitors can leave the coast to climb 1,700 metres up the mountains, but don’t worry, a jacket is generally all you need to enjoy the higher altitude.

SPRING TIME

All year round

The Costa Adeje climate is mild, temperate and moderate. The temperature is never too cold or freezing or unbearably hot That’s why every season is perfect for visitors.

TEMPERATURE

Pleasantly warm

The average temperature is 23ºC in winter and 27ºC in summer.

WIND

Trade winds

The trade winds and the Atlantic Ocean act as temperature regulators and contribute to the mild agreeable temperatures in Costa Adeje allowing the climate to swing between subtropical and temperate.

CONTRAST

An incredible variety within just a few kilometres

Adeje boasts a fascinating variety of micro-climates. While in the coastal area you can enjoy the sun and the beach, in winter, in the highlands at 1700 meters can even snow.

SPRING TIME

All year round

The Costa Adeje climate is mild, temperate and moderate. The temperature is never too cold or freezing or unbearably hot That’s why every season is perfect for visitors.

TEMPERATURE

Pleasantly warm

The average temperature is 23ºC in winter and 27ºC in summer.

Our coast

BEACH

In Adeje we are blessed with 20km of coast line, with 17 beaches – black sand, white sand or pebbles.

To sunbathe or enjoy a range of water sports? That’s the only decision you need to take. We have beaches with the right to fly the Blue Flag, something only beaches that meet a set of EU standards in terms of the cleanliness of the water and beaches, as well as the quality of services, can fly. Furthermore many of our beaches are accessible to those with mobility challenges.

Variety of restaurants, ice-cream parlours, shops and bars can be found along the promenade that presides over these beaches.

Enjoy our beaches

Buy, eat and drink

What you can do

Sports and flags

The sky and the sea are the postcard of Costa Adeje, counting with some excellent beaches and winds for many water sports.

In the water

Freedom in its entirety

Five beaches of Costa Adeje: Troya I and II, the Duke and Fanabe, Torviscas, wave their blue flags. Adeje is currently the municipality that is home to more blue flags in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Blue flags

We take care of our beaches

WATER TEMPERATURES

Warm water

Did you know that you can bathe in the sea here in winter and in summer as the temperature change in the water is very slight? The average temperature throughout the year is 20º, making it an ideal place to swim, whatever the season.

BEACHES

For all

Did you know that you can bathe in the sea here in winter and in summer as the temperature change in the water is very slight? The average temperature throughout the year is 20º, making it an ideal place to swim, whatever the season.

ECOSYSTEM

Care for the environment

Preserving our environment is in everyone’s interest so we do ask that when you go to the beach pick up after yourself. Don’t leave cigarette ends, papers, containers or bottles…put them in the bin. We are very proud of our coast and we want everyone to be able to enjoy the beaches and the sea.

THE COASTLINE

Trips for everyone

The coastline is home to a number of marine ecosystems with a high number of endemic species. There are turtles and a permanent colony of pilot whales along with frequent sightings of bottlenose dolphins.

ECOSYSTEM

Care for the environment

Preserving our environment is in everyone’s interest so we do ask that when you go to the beach pick up after yourself. Don’t leave cigarette ends, papers, containers or bottles…put them in the bin. We are very proud of our coast and we want everyone to be able to enjoy the beaches and the sea.

THE COASTLINE

Trips for everyone

The coastline is home to a number of marine ecosystems with a high number of endemic species. There are turtles and a permanent colony of pilot whales along with frequent sightings of bottlenose dolphins.

Excellent hotel offer

ACCOMMODATION

Adeje has many years of experience in tourism. The borough has one of the most modern and varied quality hotel offer in Europe. The commitment to maintaining the quality of the offer is visible in the on-going reconditioning, modernisation and renovation projects in the zone.

DREAM HOTELS

Avant guard hotel choice

Costa Adeje is proud to boast one of the most modern hotel offers in Europe. Working to maintain that level of quality the sector is constantly updating and renovating its installations.

FOUR AND FIVE STAR HOTELS

More concentration of Europe

75% of the hotels in Costa Adeje were built in the last twenty years. The large national and international hotel chains are all present in Costa Adeje, where you will find the highest concentration of 5 star hotels in the Canaries. Six are classed as ‘Grand luxury’, 14 are 5 star, and 29 are 4 star.

LUXURY VILLAS

Sensations

Luxury villas, a new concept in a number of select establishments in Costa Adeje, offer top comfort, service and attention to all details, for guests who want top care and consideration.

LUXURY

For all tastes

Adeje is the most exclusive destination in the Canarias and one of the top destinations in Spain and Europe. It is known for its luxury and personalised treatment, meeting the needs of the most demanding clients. That’s why the destination has such a high level of return visitors – 60% of our guests have returned on at least one occasion.

DREAM HOTELS

Avant guard hotel choice

Costa Adeje is proud to boast one of the most modern hotel offers in Europe. Working to maintain that level of quality the sector is constantly updating and renovating its installations.

FOUR AND FIVE STAR HOTELS

More concentration of Europe

75% of the hotels in Costa Adeje were built in the last twenty years. The large national and international hotel chains are all present in Costa Adeje, where you will find the highest concentration of 5 star hotels in the Canaries. Six are classed as ‘Grand luxury’, 14 are 5 star, and 29 are 4 star.

Nature on your doorstep

MOUNTAIN

One of the attractions that Adeje offers, from the shoreline to the foothills of the volcanic basin is the opportunity to take in some spectacular countryside. Along the shore you are treated to small bays and beaches, then the borough ascends to a series of ravines at the base of the Mount Teide volcano, a walk that can be enjoyed by all the family.

NATURE

Charms of Costa Adeje

More than 45% of the borough is falls under a ‘protected natural spaces’ classification, both along the coast and in the mountains.

TO SEE

From the coast to the mountain

The zone’s particular geography allows for different kinds of vegetation: from lower down with coastal tickets to thermophile woods up to the pine forests. All you need to do is choose your route, lace up your boots and enjoy the stunning scenery on offer.

HIKING

Mountain lovers

There are many routes for ramblers offering the chance to get to know the particular flora and fauna of a number of protected zones; The Barranco del Infierno Natural Special Reserve, The Caldera del Ray Natural Monument, La Caleta Place of Interest.

ROUTES AND PATHS

Roads to be discovered

Given the excellent climate you can walk practically every day of the year. Don’t forget to pack all you need, including a hat to protect you from the sun. Temperature changes can also be sudden at higher altitudes and might surprise you.

NATURE

Charms of Costa Adeje

More than 45% of the borough is falls under a ‘protected natural spaces’ classification, both along the coast and in the mountains.

HIKING

Mountain lovers

The zone’s particular geography allows for different kinds of vegetation: from lower down with coastal tickets to thermophile woods up to the pine forests. All you need to do is choose your route, lace up your boots and enjoy the stunning scenery on offer.

Between the Guanches and Pirates

HISTORY

Stories of old are intermingled with the sun, the land and the sea. Adeje has been written about since the XV century as one of the most populated and important Guanche (Tenerife aborigine) kingdoms. The richness of the land was the envy of many in particular of the new colonists and rapidly they began to exploit the land to grow sugar cane and subsequently vines, cultivate the cochineal beetle and in the 20th century tomatoes and bananas..

GUANCHES

Canarian Aborigines

The name Adeje means “massive mountain” and comes from the old Guanche kingdom that existed here. It was the most important Guanche kingdom in Tenerife and the seat of the “Gran Tinerfe”, aborigine king of the island.

PIRATES

From the Atlantic waters

In Canary Islands acted Pirates of all nationalities, but they were mainly English, French, Berber, and the Netherlands. Since the early years of conquest attacks occurred that what he sought was looting and the capture of Guanche natives to be slaves. Also Berber acted sweeping settlements that existed in retaliation with the Cowgirl is doing in North Africa.

GUANCHES

Canarian Aborigines

The name Adeje means “massive mountain” and comes from the old Guanche kingdom that existed here. It was the most important Guanche kingdom in Tenerife and the seat of the “Gran Tinerfe”, aborigine king of the island.

PIRATES

From the Atlantic waters

In Canary Islands acted Pirates of all nationalities, but they were mainly English, French, Berber, and the Netherlands. Since the early years of conquest attacks occurred that what he sought was looting and the capture of Guanche natives to be slaves. Also Berber acted sweeping settlements that existed in retaliation with the Cowgirl is doing in North Africa.

HERITAGE CONSERVATION

From the 15th Century until modern times construction and growth in the borough was close to the “Río de Adexe”, culturally important buildings such as the Santa Úrsula church, the Taucho Historical Complex and the Fort House , all containing sculptures and paintings, converting Adeje in to a centre of cultural and historical interest in South Tenerife.

These days the heritage of the borough continues to grow and the traditional and modern exists happily side by side, as can be seen in the Magma congress centre, the town’s Plaza de España or the Town Hall itself.

Declared an official Site of Cultural Interest in the monument section, the Adeje Fort House is part of a selection of buildings from centuries ago that have modified their use, from a fortified residence to a country house and citadel with a square area, occupying 7,200 m2.

CONVENT

Declared of interest culture

The convent was founded in 1679 as an initiative of the first Marques de Adeje, Juan Bautista de Ponte y Pagés. It was closed in 1835, and the building was allowed fall into ruin, was used as a hostel and a tomato packing storage house among other things, until it almost disappeared. The church was the only architectural piece left in a relative state of conservation.

CASA FUERTE

Charms of the municipality

Declared an official Site of Cultural Interest in the monument section, the Adeje Fort House is part of a selection of buildings from centuries ago that have modified their use, from a fortified residence to a country house and citadel with a square area, occupying 7,200 m2.

CONVENT

Declared an official Site of Cultural Interest

The convent was founded in 1679 as an initiative of the first Marques de Adeje, Juan Bautista de Ponte y Pagés. It was closed in 1835, and the building was allowed fall into ruin, was used as a hostel and a tomato packing storage house among other things, until it almost disappeared. The church was the only architectural piece left in a relative state of conservation.

ART

The history of a town, its dreams, hopes, problems and upsets are all reflected in the architecture, paintings and sculptures. Adeje is the guardian of a part of Tenerife’s history. The life of the area over centuries, the evolution of religious beliefs. From prehistoric guanche etchings to modern graffiti the history of the borough is reflected in the local arts and crafts. What was invented back in the day as a household gadget is perhaps a museum piece now, an anthropological aide to the cultural history of the borough.

Traditional religious pieces mixed with modern murals speak of a past that’s not too far away. With an on-going emphasis on renovation and care for the past, as well as projecting the future, the city hosts many exhibitions.

SCULPTURE

Modeling history

The majority of the important sculptures owned by Adeje are religious in character. Culture proliferates in many ways in the municipality. Throughout the city there are street sculptures that tell the story of the town.

Traditional religious pieces mixed with modern murals speak of a past that’s not too far away. With an on-going emphasis on renovation and care for the past, as well as projecting the future, the city hosts many exhibitions.

Tradition and avant-guard

GASTRONOMY

Adeje cooking has echoes of the economic history of the islands. The preferences of the islanders and the lack of resources during centuries past meant that potatoes, cereals and foods derived from local livestock formed the basis for local gastronomy. Gofio (toasted cereal), goat’s milk, dried figs, fish, lemon verbena were staples of the Adeje people’s diets. In recent years there has been a real revolution in cooking in the borough with a virtual explosion in the gastronomy offer, mixing local ingredients and recipes with international touches.

GASTRONOMY COSTA ADEJE

Traditional dishes

The typical dishes of the borough would be similar to the rest of the island – fresh fish, roasted chicken, goats meat, thick soups, stews, wrinkled potatoes, mojo sauces (green and red) gofio, cheese, honey… Add to this fruit in season, almonds, figs, bananas higo picos (a cactus fruit)….all washed down with a good local wine. A simple and delicious meal.

RESTAURANTS

From around the world

International cooking, small ‘guachinches’ (typical local bars in Tenerife), bistros, tapas bars, gourmet houses…Adeje offers you a culinary menu where you can choose from the most international range of plates to local fare.

GASTRONOMY

Traditional dishes

The typical dishes of the borough would be similar to the rest of the island – fresh fish, roasted chicken, goats meat, thick soups, stews, wrinkled potatoes, mojo sauces (green and red) gofio, cheese, honey… Add to this fruit in season, almonds, figs, bananas higo picos (a cactus fruit)….all washed down with a good local wine. A simple and delicious meal

RESTAURANTS

From around the world

International cooking, small ‘guachinches’ (typical local bars in Tenerife), bistros, tapas bars, gourmet houses…Adeje offers you a culinary menu where you can choose from the most international range of plates to local fare.

Lustral Fiestas

FESTIVAL AND EVENTS

Even though people tend to think of summer festivals, here there is something to celebrate throughout the year, with different neighbourhoods celebrating their local patron saints.